What's changing for landlords in England
Short, sourced updates on the rules that affect you, and what to do about each one.
- 28 October 2026
Registering is only the start: the 28-day update duty in the draft rules
The draft register regulations expect landlords to keep each property's entry current, updating it within 28 days when details change. That includes every new gas safety check, EICR and EPC.
- 28 October 2026
Landlord register opens 15 December: every region's deadline
Registration on the government's new landlord register starts in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026 and reaches every English region by 14 November 2027. Here's your deadline and what it costs.
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